The Kind Of Email I Like To Receive.

Meet Real Steve and Real Brad!

Not all that long ago, I received the most amazing email, and I wanted to share it with you all. Ready?

So apparently, one of my Steve and Brad otter cartoons made its way into the Facebook feed of an office manager at an Aquatic Center. She found it hilarious and shared it with her work group.

Here’s the fun twist: at their Aquatic Center, the director (aka everyone's boss) is named Steve, and one of their Head Swim Coaches is named Brad. These two have known each other for about 20 years, and the cartoons really resonated with them.

Steve is retiring after 29 years, and Brad is stepping up to his position as director. As part of Steve’s farewell, his wife organized a photo shoot where they recreated some of the Steve and Brad otter memes. The results are... well, take a look for yourself.

Meet Real Steve. Note the badge that Real Steve made for himself…

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Real Steve and Real Brad get 10/10 for effort here! I’m impressed they managed to find a real Monopoly board in the office?

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Real Steve is a natural at this, he looks so stressed! Also, note Real Steve’s ‘I Love Fish’ mug!

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Please enjoy Real Steve looking at Real Brad through his real fork. Straight to jail, Real Brad! Perfect.

Real Steve has nailed the expression in this one. And the hands/paws.

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Please don’t actually punch Real Brad in real life, Real Steve!? (Also, note Real Brad’s mug coming into play.)

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I’m not so sure how much more Real Brad can take….

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Someone give Real Steve an Oscar or two, please. He’s clearly earned several!

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I’m sure you’ll join me in a round of applause for this whole endeavour, and here’s a big shoutout to Real Steve, Real Brad, and the entire Aquatic Center team. Happy retirement Steve.

And Brad... don't mess this up.

Here’s one last one they made themselves…